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White dwarf stars may glow pink, yellow or green
Computer models of 151 nearby white dwarfs suggest the chemistry of their dense atmospheres can change how they look.
24 Oct 2026
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24 Oct 2026
New proteins paint face of ancient Denisovans
Scientists used ancient proteins to identify more Denisovan fossils and outline their distinctive faces.
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24 Oct 2026
NASA partners with SpaceX, Blue Origin on lunar landers
NASA has revised Artemis III to test a rendezvous between its Orion spacecraft and test versions of landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin, aiming for a 2028 crewed Moon landing.
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24 Oct 2026
Perseverance sets new Martian driving record
The Mars rover Perseverance has driven further across the planet than any previous explorer, reaching 45.22 km on Oct. 11 2026 thanks to its advanced autonomous navigation.
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24 Oct 2026
NASA maps 2026 El Niño, matching 1997 pattern
Scientists compare the current El Niño to the 1997 event and warn that impacts could be similar.
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24 Oct 2026
Artemis II crew gets false leak warning before burn
The Orion spacecraft reported a suspected cabin leak just minutes before a key engine burn. The alarm proved false, and the crew went on to travel around the moon before safely returning to Earth.
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24 Oct 2026
World Kangaroo Day highlights climate threats to macropods
On World Kangaroo Day, scientists warn that rising temperatures and more frequent fires threaten the country’s iconic marsupials.
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